Real Madrid were dumped out of the Copa del Rey by Segunda B side Alcoyano. Here we take a look at how Zidane's side performed in the shock defeat in Alicante.
Real Madrid crashed out of the Copa del Rey, losing away to Third Division side Alcoyano with below-par performances from several players. Zinedine Zidane started a second-string team on the night, before bringing on the big guns, but it was too little too late for Los Blancos.
Lunin
Came in for his Madrid debut after two and a half years. Very calm first half. He made a good save by from a Mourad header. Looked nervous under high balls at times. In extra time he was lucky that shot went straight into his hands. 6/10
Odriozola
Good in defense despite not having played since September. Offered little going forward and was evenutally replaced by Eden Hazard in the 98th minute. 5/10
Militao
First goal for the Brazilian in a Real Madrid shirt, heading home from Marcelo's cross on the stroke of half time. Mourad caused him some concern at times, but in general he coped well. For Alcoyano's equaliser he could have done more to intercept the corner that ended in a goal from Solbes. 7/10
Chust
The 20-year-old came in for his Madrid debut in place of the absent Nacho. He isn't the tallent centre-back at the club, but was calm on the ball throughout and he looks composed in possession. Good debut, despite the defeat. 7/10
Marcelo
The Brazilian picked out Eder Militao with a fine ball to the back post for 1-0. Offered Madrid an outlet on the left side and combined well with Vinicius in the first half. Militao and Chust they covered for him as he spent much of the game in the opposition half. 6/10
Casemiro
Caused the sending off of Ramón López in extra time. Lost Juanan's for Alcoyano's crucial winner in the 115th minute of extra time. 5/10
Valverde
The Uruguayan was very quiet on the night. Provided some defensive cover. Provided a good ball to Vinicius, who lost composure before finishing. Had a last minute opportunity to make it 2-2 but smashed his volley into Solbes. 4/10
Isco
He started with a lot of promise, combining on the left with Marcelo and Vinicius. He looks better physically, although still far from his version of years gone. Substituted in the 98th minute for Toni Kroos. 5/10
Lucas Vázquez
Playing in a more advanced role, he was in fact the Madrid player who generated the most danger. Had a couple of long-range efforts saved by 41-year-old keeper José Juan. Went close to scoring with a header at 1-1. Almost gave away a penalty, the foul was inches from the line and seconds before Juanan made it 2-1. 6/10
Mariano
Not his best night in a Madrid shirt. Picked up a yellow and looked frustrated from the early stages. His best chance was a left-footed shot that in the end was an easy stop for the Alcoyano keeper. Substituted in the 67th minute for Benzema after an awkward elbow on Primi. 4/10
Vinicius
Started well, linking up with Marcelo on the left wing. The young attacker is not going experiencing his best spell under Zidane and didn't do enough to stake a regular claim in the starting XI. 5/10
Substitutions
Benzema
Came on in the 67th minute for Mariano. Saw a shot on goal blocked at 1-1, which would've given Madrid the lead. Couldn't find the back of the net but led the line better than Mariano. 5/10
Asensio
Entered at the beginning of extra time for Vinicius. He started on the left, with Hazard moving to the right. Was close to earning a penalty; referee Sánchez Martínez waved the play on. Seconds later, he hit a low shot that José Juan stopped. 5/10
Kroos
Was brought on in the 98th minute for Isco to refresh the midfield in extra time. Saw plenty of the ball without being able to conjure up the magic from midfield needed. 5/10
Hazard
Positioned himself on the left, combining at times with Asensio. Didn't look up to speed on the wing. A long way off the player at Chelsea. 5/10
chilunje1
1
Hazard is been trusted by the coaching staff, where is his confidence? A player of his skills can dribble past a whole defence and now he isn't able to drible past a single guy. There are a lot more reason to lose confidence. Online criticism, a lot of injuries avoiding you from playing (like in case of Hazard) and many more such things
you right my brother but we need the whole team involved all round, looking at the team sheet on that night I knew we will suffer because thoz guys hardly play
Zudabikrtu
1
What has Zidane been smoking in recent times?
levapoo football player
ditaiknosy
0
no need to show ratings ...as loosing to third division shows there level
PoorMadrid
0
No one should blame Zidane for anything our player lack confidence in their self soo
he is fat
PoorMadrid
0
zidane rating: 000000🤣🤣😆
Wubcinprt
1
Bring back our hazard
Bodmasbodmas
2
Real Madrid players rating 💩
Baaabkntu
1
ronaldo
Ceccelrstu
0
No one should blame Zidane for anything our player lack confidence in their self soo
Where the confidence should come from??
ManUnited-Red
5
let's hope Madrid win again, Hala Madrid ⚪⚪❤️
AkshitAnand
1
Well I think the luck of confidence comes in because of the coaching not trusting them that much,these guys hardly play if they do it's last 5 mins for real Madrid.they just cant perform after staying for a good number of weeks without playing then boom u want them to perform
Hazard is been trusted by the coaching staff, where is his confidence? A player of his skills can dribble past a whole defence and now he isn't able to drible past a single guy. There are a lot more reason to lose confidence. Online criticism, a lot of injuries avoiding you from playing (like in case of Hazard) and many more such things
Drogon111
0
I would give Asensio: -1
chilunje1
0
No one should blame Zidane for anything our player lack confidence in their self soo
Well I think the luck of confidence comes in because of the coaching not trusting them that much,these guys hardly play if they do it's last 5 mins for real Madrid.they just cant perform after staying for a good number of weeks without playing then boom u want them to perform
zimzaro
1
No one should blame Zidane for anything our player lack confidence in their self soo
madridsta4ever
0
He had a good game too
yeah ik i can really see him playing for the 1st team in a couple of years
Eduard77
0
just happy that chust finnally played for the 1st team
He had a good game too
Arabmoney7
1
What has Zidane been smoking in recent times?
madridsta4ever
2
just happy that chust finnally played for the 1st team
AdaieFrimpong
2
Zidan must go and rest and find a new tactics as his style of coaching is costing Madrid a lot.
Ruubdelmtz
2
who care 😏😏
Aal01
4
Zidane needs to reinvent his playing style and work more with the young players. Finally buy a goal machine or work hard on that matter with his squad.
kruz8080
4
thank u Alcoyano for revealing to the world how low we are now Congrats to u.madrid needs a changes in all department